Sales Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Sales Engineer (Java/JVM): Driving the technical win for high-throughput, latency-sensitive Java applications with an accent on JVM tuning, GC analysis, and performance benchmarking. Focus on designing and executing hands-on proofs-of-concept (POCs), optimizing runtime behavior, and translating technical outcomes into business value.

Location: Must be based in the United States or Canada

Company

hirify.global provides high-performance Java runtimes for enterprises running mission-critical, high-throughput, and latency-sensitive applications.

What you will do

• Own the technical win by driving pre-sales engagements, from initial discovery to final solution validation.
• Lead hands-on product pilots and POCs, including JVM installation, configuration, and workload execution in customer environments.
• Run performance-focused engagements to measure latency, throughput, and GC pause behavior against competitors.
• Navigate complex enterprise sales cycles involving strict SLAs, security reviews, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Deliver technical presentations and demos tailored for audiences ranging from developers to CxOs.
• Mentor other Sales Engineers on pilot planning, execution, and onboarding.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States or Canada.
• 5+ years in a Sales Engineering or pre-sales role supporting enterprise software (Java, middleware, or infrastructure).
• 3+ years of hands-on Java development or testing experience with strong command of Java architecture.
• Proven track record of executing performance-related POCs and measuring technical results in customer environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related IT discipline.
• Willing and able to travel up to 30%.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in an IT or business discipline.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with MEDDICC sales process and Salesforce CRM.